For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,612 students in the neighborhood of Lower West Side, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Lower West Side are Orozco Elementary Fine Arts & Sciences, Pickard Elementary School and Jungman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lower West Side, Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Lower West Side, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orozco Elementary Fine Arts & Sciences
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1940 W 18th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7215
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7215
Grades: PK-8
| 268 students
Rank: #22.
Pickard Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2301 W 21st Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7280
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-7280
Grades: PK-8
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
Jungman Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1746 S Miller St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7375
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7375
Grades: PK-8
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
Whittier Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 W 23rd St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4590
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4590
Grades: PK-8
| 175 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1641 W 16th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 432-3224
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 432-3224
Grades: K-8
| 223 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Cooper Elementary Dual Language Academy
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1624 W 19th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7205
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7205
Grades: PK-8
| 416 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Perez Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1241 W 19th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7650
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7650
Grades: PK-8
| 302 students
Rank: #88.
Pilsen Elementary Community Academy
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1420 W 17th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7675
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7675
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
Rank: #99.
Ruiz Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2410 S Leavitt St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4825
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4825
Grades: PK-8
| 437 students
Rank: #1010.
Walsh Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2015 S Peoria St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7950
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7950
Grades: PK-8
| 242 students
Rank: #1111.
Juarez Community Academy High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1450 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7030
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7030
Grades: 9-12
| 1,587 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lower West Side, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lower West Side, Chicago, IL include Orozco Elementary Fine Arts & Sciences, Pickard Elementary School and Jungman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lower West Side, Chicago?
11 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lower West Side, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lower West Side, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Lower West Side, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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